People watch the re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday in San Fernando, Pampanga province on March 29, 2024. (AFP / Jam Sta. Rosa) SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — Catholic zealots in the Philippines re-enacting the last moments of Jesus Christ were nailed to wooden crosses while others …
Read More »Heat index could hit ‘danger’ level in 14 areas on Good Friday, PAGASA warns
An actor playing the role of Jesus carries a wooden cross during the reenactment of the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus in a street play as part of Lenten observance during Holy Week in Manila on March 28, 2024, ahead of Easter. (AFP / Ted Aljibe) MANILA, Philippines — State …
Read More »SEC Commissioner Hubert Guevara dies at 56
Newly-appointed Securities and Exchange Commissioner Hubert Dominic B. Guevara passed away today, March 29, 2024, at the age of 56 after being in the hospital for six days. He was reported to have suffered a cardiac arrest while playing football and was immediately brought to the hospital. “With great sadness, …
Read More »Filipina rescued from mail-order bride syndicate
File photo shows passengers waiting in line at the immigration area as the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 services more international flight departures and arrivals. (The STAR / Rudy Santos) MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) rescued a suspected victim of a mail-order bride syndicate, targeting Filipinas …
Read More »Chinese SCS moves destabilizing – Australia
AUSTRALIA on Wednesday criticized “destabilizing and coercive” actions in the South China Sea (SCS), including unsafe encounters at sea and in the air and the militarization of disputed features. Canberra said the pattern of “deeply concerning behavior” by China in the SCS “endangers the peace and security of the region, …
Read More »18 Filipino seafarers released
IRAN has released all 18 Filipino seafarers held aboard the MV St. Nikolas that was seized in the Gulf of Oman in January after the manning agency that hired them was able to deploy their replacements, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. The DFA on Wednesday said the Filipino …
Read More »Israeli airstrikes kill at least 38 in Aleppo, Syria
Israeli strikes on the northern Syrian city of Aleppo early on Friday killed 38 people, including five members of Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, two security sources said, the deadliest attacks so far in an intensified Israeli campaign against Iran’s allies in Syria. Multiple sources say 5 Hezbollah fighters killed …
Read More »Israel must take steps to allow more food and water into Gaza, UN top court orders
The top UN court on Thursday ordered Israel to take measures to tackle crippling shortages of essential supplies in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, including opening more land crossings to allow food, water, fuel and other supplies into the area. Latest International Court of Justice order stems from genocide case against …
Read More »Do you need a spring COVID-19 vaccine? Research backs extra round for high-risk groups
Various Canadian provinces are rolling out spring COVID-19 vaccination campaigns, allowing higher-risk individuals to get an extra dose. Recent studies suggest staying up-to-date on COVID shots helps protect high-risk groups from severe illness. New guidelines suggest certain high-risk groups could benefit from having another dose of a COVID-19 vaccine this …
Read More »45 dead in South Africa bus crash, 8-year-old girl only survivor, officials say
A bus carrying 46 people crashed over a bridge in South Africa, killing everyone on board except an eight-year-old girl, local officials said Thursday. Local transportation authority says bus was carrying people to attend Easter weekend church service. A bus carrying worshippers on a long-distance trip from Botswana to …
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